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Georgia maintenance bonds, for after the ribbon cutting.
A maintenance bond guarantees you will fix defects in your work or materials for a set period after the job is finished. Owners and local governments ask for them so they are not stuck with the repair bill.
- Often written with your performance bondOn many contracts, the maintenance period is part of the final bond package.
- Built for developers tooCommon when new subdivision roads and utilities are turned over to a city or county.
- Quoting never hurts your creditAsking about a bond does not pull your credit.
Georgia requirements last reviewed November 2026
- Bond amount
- Set by the ownerOften a percentage of the construction cost
- Required by
- Owners and local codesCommon for subdivision infrastructure
- Term
- Often 1 to 2 yearsStarts when the work is accepted
- Turnaround
- 1 to 2 business daysAfter a complete application
What it is
A warranty with a surety behind it.
A maintenance bond, sometimes called a warranty bond, starts when the work is accepted. During the term, if defects in workmanship or materials show up, you fix them. If you do not, the owner can claim on the bond and the surety pays for the repairs, then looks to you to repay it.
In Georgia you see maintenance bonds most when a developer finishes subdivision roads, curbs, storm drains or water and sewer lines and turns them over to a city or county. The local development regulations set the amount and the term.
On some public and private contracts, the maintenance period is built into the performance bond. On others it is a separate bond. Send us the contract language and we will tell you which one you need.
Georgia requirements
Who sets the terms in Georgia.
There is no single statewide maintenance bond rule. The project owner or the local government's development code sets it.
| Who requires it | What they usually set | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cities and counties (subdivisions) | Amount and term in local development codeUsually required before public roads and utilities are accepted into the local system. | Local development regulations |
| Public owners | Maintenance or warranty period in the contractSometimes covered by the performance bond, sometimes a separate bond. | Contract documents |
| Private owners and developers | Whatever the contract saysCommon on paving, roofing, site work and utilities. | Contract documents |
Check whether your performance bond already covers the warranty period. If it does, you may not need a separate maintenance bond.
Cost
What a maintenance bond costs.
Pricing depends on the bond amount, the term and your credit and financials. When it is part of a performance bond, the cost may already be included.
- Bond amount and termLarger amounts and longer terms cost more.
- Credit and financialsPersonal credit drives smaller bonds. Financial statements drive larger ones.
- Your track recordA history of finished, accepted jobs helps.
- Bundled with the jobIf the maintenance period is inside your performance bond, there may be no separate premium.
How to get it
Getting your maintenance bond.
- 01
Send the requirement
Share the contract clause or the city or county's bond letter with the amount and term.
About 5 minutes - 02
Apply and e-sign
Short application, reviewed by the surety's underwriters.
About 10 minutes - 03
Get your bond
Issued on the required form, ready to file with the owner or local government.
1 to 2 business days
Questions
Maintenance bond questions, answered straight.
What is a maintenance bond?
It guarantees you will repair defects in your work or materials for a set period after the job is accepted. If you do not, the surety pays for the repairs and you repay the surety.
How long does a maintenance bond last?
The contract or local code sets the term. One to two years is common.
Is a maintenance bond the same as a performance bond?
No. A performance bond covers finishing the job. A maintenance bond covers fixing defects after it is finished. Some performance bonds include a maintenance period.
Who requires maintenance bonds in Georgia?
Most often cities and counties when subdivision roads and utilities are dedicated, plus public and private owners whose contracts call for one.
Related Georgia bonds
Other bonds people ask about.
Sources: Georgia city and county development regulations; owner contract documents. This page is general information about bond requirements, not legal advice.
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